Finding Cauliflower Mushroom: when, where and in what weather?
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This mushroom lives on wood and grows on trunks, stumps and roots of trees. The main season for Cauliflower Mushroom is August to October.
When is the season for Cauliflower Mushroom?
The main season covers August to October. Occasional finds are possible from June to November. When it starts in a given year depends on the weather: after rain and with mild temperatures, mushrooms can appear earlier.
Growth weight per month (higher = better conditions)
Where does Cauliflower Mushroom grow?
- Preferred trees: Pine, Larch.
- Soil pH: best between 4.0 and 6.5 (possible from 3.5 to 7.5).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 1,200 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,700 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Cauliflower Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 26 °C, a humidity of 60–92 % and about 5–18 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Waldschatzfinder calculates the growth probability for your spot every day from this – with the weather of the last three months and the 10-day forecast, with an account also with soil, elevation, forest and tree species. It is a guide, not a promise.
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Frequently asked questions about Cauliflower Mushroom
When does Cauliflower Mushroom grow?
The main season of Cauliflower Mushroom is August to October; occasional finds are possible from June to November.
Where do I find Cauliflower Mushroom?
This mushroom lives on wood and grows on trunks, stumps and roots of trees. Preferred trees: Pine, Larch. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Cauliflower Mushroom grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 12 to 26 °C, a humidity of 60–92 % and about 5–18 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Cauliflower Mushroom?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Cauliflower Mushroom for your spot – free, with the weather of the last three months and the 10-day forecast; with an account also with soil, elevation, forest and tree species.